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Building up their faith: Baptist men's group ministering to flood victims

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Contributed/Pastor Randy Taylor, FBC Granite Shoals
First Baptist Church Granite Shoals member Dave Smith stops to pray with two victims of the flooding which occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 16 resulting in the damage of over 100 homes in Burnet and Llano Counties. Smith and many other members of the congregation assisted families in recovery efforts after the flooding, helping each resident through every stage of the process.

 

 

 

 

 

By Savanna Gregg
Staff Writer

In the face of disaster, victims rely on faith to remain strong and face the adversity head-on. After the Hill Country flood on Tuesday, Oct. 16, members of the Granite Shoals Faith Alliance and the Texas Baptist Men's group stepped up to instill that faith in members of their community and help many families back on their feet.

Tue
23
Oct

Flood disaster assistance FAQs for donations, needs, volunteers and public health

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Richard Zowie/The Highlander and Burnet Bulletin
From where to go for supplies to how to donate and volunteer, flood victims and those helping them have a wealth of resources to turn to in Burnet and Llano counties.

 

 

 

Special to The Highlander and Burnet Bulletin

In the aftermath of Highland Lakes flood event, emergency management officials have compiled a list of general help information for the public.

Those seeking assistance with the cleanup and other cleanup resources and wanting to donate or volunteer:

• Marble Falls First Baptist Church, 901 La Ventana, 78654 830-693-4381.

Go to https://fbcmf.org/flood/ for more information.

• First United Methodist Church, 1101 Bluebonnet Dr. in Marble Falls, 830-265-0761.

• Granite Shoals First Baptist Church, 505 S Phillips Ranch Road, 512-755-5217.

• The Church at Horseshoe Bay, 600 Hi Ridge Rd., 214-636-8373.

Collection points for water/sports drinks:

• Lakeshores Church parking lot, 700 US 281 in Marble Falls, 617-291-8310.

• Granite Shoals Fire Hall, 8410 W. FM 1431, 830-596-8110.

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